Rubber dam in Bay City Texas shows a big water saver
An article explains LCRA’s rubber dam on the Colorado River near Bay City Texas. The 227 foot long inflatable tube holds back water to support the region’s rice farming while allowing controlled release when needed. The structure sits on a reinforced base with air and water pressure controlling height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Colorado River
Texas
LCRA
Colorado
Gulf of Mexico
Bay City
Country Club
United States
Mammoth Tube
Standard Soil Survey Progress in Comanche County
Soil Conservation Service scientists prepare a standard soil survey for Comanche County digging holes to assess texture depth permeability color and erosion. The soil map records these features to guide suitable soil management practices for landowners and officials. Ted Durham and others attend Haney wedding anniversary. the couple’s reunion is noted with Midwest connections.
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Billy Kendrick
Soil Conservation Service
Comanche County
Comanche
Soil and Water Plans Advance on Texas Farms
A series of farm pond constructions and soil conservation projects are under way across Texas. E. A. Smith in Gustine develops a plan with dozing and seeding to Weeping Lovegrass, assisted by Guy Moore. Other farmers including Ebbit Alderman, Robert Basham Jr., Norman Moore, Neely Keith, T. A. Nowlen, and Dewey Williams work on ponds, ditched diversions, and oak and mesquite management with district technicians and local supervisors aiding layout and implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy N. Moore
E. A. Smith
Arlington
Gustine
Smith
Bermuda
Guy Moore
Ebbit Alderman
Dallas
Downing
Comanche
Upper Leon
St. Jo
Dewey Williams
Round Mountain
J.T. Wilkerson
Future Teachers Select Officers in Ola Cunningham Chapter
Jerry Ellis leads Ola Cunningham Chapter of Texas Future Teachers of America as president with a full 1967-68 slate. The group met at Comanche High School and planned September programs including a Valentine Candy Sale and Bottle Day while inviting new members from grades 10 through 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola
Ola Cunningham Chapter
Texas Future Teachers of America
Jerry Ellis
Comanche High School
Lynn Kibler
Gale Carpenter
Elaine Ripley
Sue Cox
Shelley Houck
Sharon Beaty
Texas Youth Conference
Band Receives Bus And Converts It For Band Use
A school converts an extra bus into a horn truck uniform cabinet and dressing room for the band. Students gain space from carrying horns and uniforms and will have more comfortable seating. Amarillo visitor Tommy Willis with his mother Mrs George Willis and brother Robert attended the weekend visit.
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Amarillo
Tommy Willis
George Willis
Robert
HemisFair 1968 Adds El Salvador And RCA Exhibitors
San Antonio announces HemisFair 1968 will feature 20 foreign nations with El Salvador and RCA joining the list. Plans emphasize a compact World’s Fair on a 92 acre site with Fiesta Island and the 622 foot Tower of the Americas as focal points.
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San Antonio
el Salvador
Radio Corporation of America
HemisFair
Fiesta Island
Institute of Texan Cultures
United States
Confluence Theater
4 H Council Holds Meeting in Comanche County
The Comanche County 4 H Council met on Saturday September 16 in the county courtroom. Carol Byrd chaired the session while Linda Lane led the opening exercises. A committee including Max Parker Carol Byrd and Linda Lane reported on plans for the County Achievement Fragrance decor. An officer nomination committee was formed with Linda Lane Katie Northcutt and others to prepare for 1968. Final plans for a radio program during National 4 H Club Week were set. Present were Carol Byrd Kerwin Stephens Linda Lu Lane Max Parker John Key Karen Pounds Arlene Adams Leah Dudley Elizabeth Lane Katie Northcutt and Home Demonstration Agent Ann Stratton.
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Linda Lane
Comanche County
Carol Byrd
Max Parker
Elizabeth Lane
John “Key
Katie Northcutt
Warrior Arrowhead staffs completed for 1967 68
The Warrior staff for 1967 68 totals eleven with four seniors led by editor Gay Waggoner and sports editor Cheryl Horton. Seniorisers include Elaine Ripley and others while juniors cover reporting business and cartooning. Arrowhead also begins another edition under Maxine Martin with Carolyn Foreman as editor and Tony Kennedy as business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrior
Gay Waggoner
Lynn Kibler
Janie Grayson
Cheryl Horton
Elaine Ripley
Artha Fanning
Gale Carpenter
Marilyn Boykin
Sharon Beaty
Rosalie Gaines
Tyson Clemons
Casey Bradshaw
Pallie Palmer
Arrowhead
Maxine Martin
Carolyn Foreman
Tony Kennedy
Vickie Croft
Ken Cattles
Sharon Keesee
Kathie Butler
Sallie Huffman
Janda Bloyd
Debbie Chisholm
CHS
Texas PTA marks 56th birthday with statewide events
The Texas PTA celebrates 56 years Thursday with observances across the state. The group was founded in Dallas in 1909 by Mrs. Ella Caruthers Porter during three days of meetings at First Methodist Church. Texas PTA now runs a state office in Austin and lists 2,700 local units with 722,457 members.
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Texas
Parent - Teacher Association
Texas Pta
Dallas
Ella Caruthers Porter
First Methodist Church
Mainta
Austin
West Eleventh
PTA
California
L. L. Ledger
Copperas Cove
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Vern Sanford
Holland
Houston
Proctor
Dublin
C. C. Dixon
Walter Dixon
Itp
Haney
Indian Creek
New Jersey
Ted Durham
Saddle Brook
Comanche, Texas
Texas News
Lone Star State News
Texas State Network News
Texas State Network
World News
Farm & Ranch Trading Post
TY Clemons
TSN World OF Sports
Lone Star News
Hear Rcom
Future Teachers Select Officers
Tijuana Brass
America
Spacia
Westernairee USA
Coliseum
Tahiti
Nasiope Ohm
Celecte Holm
the Franciscos
Sleo
Tary Baucs
Pearl Lopez
Mark Wilson
Frito-Lay
Pepsi-Cola
Texas/international
East Texas
Lone Star Gas
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